MilitaryPL-5E-II
Missile Systemconfirmed
The PL-5E-II is a Chinese short-range, infrared-guided air-to-air missile, representing an advanced variant of the PL-5 family. It is designed for close-range aerial combat, featuring improved seeker performance and maneuverability over its predecessors.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Luoyang Electro-Optical Equipment Research Institute (LEOERI) |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,695 km/h |
| Range | 20 km |
| Weight | 0.1 t |
History
Developed in China by the Luoyang Electro-Optical Equipment Research Institute (LEOERI) in 1999, it represents an upgrade to the PL-5 series.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
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